THE SLATERIDES TRUCK GUIDE
Every published number, and what each one leaves out.
A two-door, rear-wheel-drive electric pickup with a single motor, an LFP pack, and a cabin built around the phone you already own.
Slate Auto marketing image. Credit: Slate Auto press materials.
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$24,950
Blank Slate starting price. $26,400 delivered, including the mandatory $1,450 destination charge. Excludes taxes, registration and options.
205 miles
Slate’s projected pickup range. Not an EPA estimate.
Q4 2026
Current first-delivery target. Specifications remain subject to change.
Size and space
Footprint
Wheelbase 108.9 in
Length 174.6 in
Width 70.6 in, or 78.1 in with mirrors
Height 68.0 in
Ground clearance 7.8 in
The bed
Bed length 60.5 in
80.7 in with tailgate down
43.9 in between wheel wells
59.0 in maximum width
35.1 cu. ft. bed volume
7.0 cu. ft. frunk
SUV configuration
Height 67.5 in
Ground clearance 7.6 in
34.0 cu. ft. behind seats
58.4 cu. ft. with seats folded
80.5 cu. ft. SUV interior volume
Pickup exterior. Credit: Slate Auto marketing materials.
Rear bed and cargo. Credit: Slate Auto marketing materials.
SUV configuration. Credit: Slate Auto marketing materials.
Powertrain and capability
Motor and battery
Single motor, rear-wheel drive
LFP battery chemistry
65 kWh pack, 63 kWh usable
135 kW and 264 Nm
Projected 0 to 60 mph in 8.0 seconds
Estimated top speed 90 mph
Load and chassis
Pickup payload 1,550 lb
SUV payload 1,263 lb
Pickup towing 2,000 lb
SUV towing 1,824 lb
GVWR 5,689 lb
MacPherson front, De Dion coil rear
17 x 7 steel wheels, 245/65R17 tires
Charging and range
Level 1 · 1.9 kW
About 17 hours for the published 20 to 80 percent window.
Level 2 · 11 kW
About 4 hours for 20 to 100 percent.
Level 3 DC · up to 120 kW
About 30 minutes for 20 to 80 percent.
What that means at home
The NACS port, included cable, 11 kW onboard charger, and Tesla Supercharger access are practical parts of the ownership story. The 205-mile number is projected, not EPA certified, and towing, temperature, speed, payload, accessories, and battery state all move it.
Safety and cabin
Designed for five stars. Not yet rated.
Slate says safety is a core requirement, targets a five-star USNCAP result, and uses a body-on-frame structure with ultra-high-strength steel and a front anti-roll bar.
Traction control · ESC · forward collision warning · automatic emergency braking · backup camera · pedestrian identification · airbags
No built-in screen, on purpose.
The cabin is designed around tactile controls and the phone or tablet the owner already has. That keeps the base vehicle simpler and gives accessories room to become part of the platform.
The tradeoff is clear: buyers who expect a conventional integrated infotainment system will need to supply their own device and decide how they want the cabin to work.
Service, maintenance, and warranty
10 years / 110,000 miles
Battery and powertrain warranty.
4 years / 50,000 miles
Limited vehicle warranty and roadside coverage.
3,800+ repair shops
Slate-certified RepairPal locations, per Slate’s service page.
The DIY promise is meaningful only if parts, instructions, diagnostics, and service access arrive with the vehicle. That is why the aftermarket story belongs on the same page as the warranty story.
Slate Auto service and warranty information
Full reference table
| Specification | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in. |
| Length | 174.6 in. |
| Width | 70.6 in. without mirrors, 78.1 in. with mirrors |
| Height | 68.0 in. pickup, 67.5 in. SUV |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in. pickup, 7.6 in. SUV |
| Battery | 65 kWh pack, 63 kWh usable, LFP |
| Power and torque | 135 kW, 264 Nm |
| Range | 205 miles projected pickup range |
| Payload | 1,550 lb pickup, 1,263 lb SUV |
| Towing | 2,000 lb pickup, 1,824 lb SUV |
| GVWR | 5,689 lb |
| Charging | NACS, 11 kW onboard charger, up to 120 kW DC |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, De Dion axle with coil spring rear |
| Turning circle | 37 ft. |
TRUCK/SUV FAQ
Questions buyers ask before choosing a configuration
These answers focus on the decisions that change how the Slate works as a pickup or SUV. Prices and production details can change, so we link to Slate Auto’s current information where it matters.
What SUV configurations does Slate offer?
Slate lists the Squareback, Fastback, and Open Air Kit. Squareback and Fastback seat five. Open Air also seats five but has no hardtop or rear windows. The Cargo Kit remains a two-seat configuration for enclosed bed storage.
How much more do the SUV versions cost?
Slate’s current listings show the Squareback at $29,950, or $5,000 above the $24,950 Blank Slate, and the Fastback at $31,950, or $7,000 above it. These prices exclude destination, taxes, registration, and additional options. Open Air and Cargo Kit pricing has not been published reliably.
Can I change from the pickup to an SUV later?
Yes. Slate says the vehicle can be converted between pickup and SUV configurations. The SUV kit can be installed by the owner or by a professional, and Slate says no mechanic certification is required for the DIY process.
What changes when the rear bench is added?
The SUV configuration adds a rear bench for three, bringing seating to five. It also changes the body shell, cargo layout, and safety equipment. Slate describes the SUV kits as including a roll cage, integrated airbags, and additional passenger protection.
What is the roof difference between the SUV options?
Squareback and Fastback are enclosed, roofed SUV body styles. Slate describes Open Air separately as a five-seat configuration without a hardtop or rear windows. Slate has not yet published every roof material, removable-panel, or structural-load detail, so those should not be assumed.
Is the SUV safer than the pickup?
The SUV equipment adds a roll cage, a rear bench, integrated airbags, and additional side-curtain airbag coverage. Slate lists four SUV side-curtain airbags versus two for the truck. Slate says the vehicle is designed to achieve a five-star USNCAP result, but it has not yet received an independent production-vehicle rating.
Configuration details are based on Slate Auto’s FAQ, body-style guide, and current Squareback and Fastback listings. Prices and specifications are subject to change.
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